If you re concerned about having enough supplies let your moving company know so they can be sure to bring them along for use during the move.
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You can probably move to a new state during covid 19 but we recommend you check with your moving company and local government offices to see if your move has been affected by orders restricting travel and gatherings.
If you have the option to delay your move and stay in your current home until the covid 19 outbreak subsides that s probably your best bet.
By taking extra safety precautions and minimizing social contact you can still move safely.
It wasn t uncommon for people to reuse boxes from the grocery store in an effort to save.
Social distancing and best practices provided by the cdc are both helping our nation in its fight against this pandemic.
Moving during a pandemic is emotionally and physically exhausting on a new level.
Moving is always hard.
Guidelines and restrictions vary state to state.
That has several implications for your move.
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That being said moving is still not considered essential travel in some places so sheltering in place is recommended if at all possible.
In normal times i recommend scoring free boxes for moving from liquor stores or friends.
Don t use free or recycled moving boxes.
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While local governments can give you counsel on when it is okay to travel the cdc identifies two activities that may qualify as.
Use only new boxes.
However during the coronavirus pandemic it s safer to buy brand new moving supplies.
But right now it s worth shelling out the money to buy new boxes davis said.
The coronavirus has been found to live on cardboard for up to 24 hours so this might not be the time to pick up used moving supplies from stores that are.
Studies show that the coronavirus lives for up to 24 hours on cardboard.
Follow this expert advice on moving during the coronavirus pandemic to help you stay safe and healthy throughout the process in the midst of the covid 19 outbreak.
5 tips for moving during covid 19.
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Don t use plastic bins either the coronavirus can survive up to a day on cardboard but three days on plastic.